Chester-Andover Circus

A parade of performers, such as Juggling Josh, Jumping Beans and Super Plates, showed some of the special talents the 5th and 6th graders have as they entertained the crowd.

10 Questions For Jazz Legend Gene Perla

In the world of jazz, Gene Perla is a living legend, having recorded and shared the stage with such icons as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Sarah Vaughan, Chick Corea, Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones and Jack DeJohnette. Originally from Woodcliff Lake, NJ, Perla first studied classical piano for ten years. While attending the University of Toledo as an engineering major, he realized that it was music he wanted to do and enrolled in both Boston's Berklee School of Music and Boston Conservatory. At age 24 he began playing the double-bass.

The magic of clay

"I'll be working on the portrait bust in the storefront area, and people can come in, watch, ask questions and basically see what's involved in (creating) a three-dimensional portrait in clay," Williams said.

NHCMA Hall of Fame welcomes Jackson, Clegg

Jackson is the youngest person to ever be inducted into a CMA Hall of Fame. Previously, the youngest member was internationally acclaimed artist Eddy Arnold who was inducted in 1966 at age 48.

SHS Bare Bones Theatre's Snow Child

This past weekend was a time of tradition and magic as the Springfield High School Bare Bones Theatre returned to the stage with three unique productions; The Pilgrim’s Progression, The Snow Child and The Santa Land Diaries.